The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #78 - Seamstress Models

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe challenge this week. I Paper Pieced the Models and stamped the Measuring Tape on satin ribbon and then pleated it.

Supplies:

Stamps: Sew Suite, Create a Cupcake, Linen BG (R)

Card and Papers:  Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Drink Coaster

Ink:  Stazon Black, Bashful Blue

The Perfect Touch: Satin Ribbon, Crystal, Pearl, Pink Heart

Cool Tools:  Martha Stewart Loop Border Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot, Embosslits Sweet Buttons, Polka Dot EB Folder, S/U's Itty Bitty Shapes Punches, Owl Punch, Pinking Scissors, Sticky Strip, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

CR84FN#24 - Shabby Chic

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week. I love the lovely soft colours, but I had to look far and wide to find something to create my design with the aqua colour.....amazing what is stashed away sometimes. LOL. I tried one of the wet and scrunched flowers, love how it turned out, did a bit of sewing and a lot of sponging.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags

Card:  Soft Sky (R), Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, DSP Patterns Pack - 

Subtles Collection, Parisian Breeze DSP (R),

Ink:  Soft Sky, Crumb Cake

Embellishments:  Brad, Lace, Heart Pins, Bakers Lustre Twine, Rain Drops

Tools:  Martha Stewart Swirling Lace Border Punch, S/U's 5 Petal Flower Punch, Fancy Flower Punch, Spring Flower Bouquet Punch (R), Spray Water Bottle, Papertrey's Tiny Tags Die, Doily Detail Die Collection 3, Sewing Machine, Sponge, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sizzlits Little Leaves Die,

Thanks' for stopping by today.  Happy Easter!

Hugs,

Stamperoo's April 2011 Swap - Embossing Dry or Heat

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is for our monthly Stamperoo's Demo meeting.  We were to dry or heat emboss our cards.  I went with dry embossing.  My Big Shot certainly received a work out, die cutting and embossing most components of the card with a bit of stamping in between. I did the inlaid embossing technique by adding the zig zag strip at the bottom of the card before I embossed that panel.  Love the finished card, let me know if you like it!

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Friends Never Fade, Create a Cupcake
Card:  Rose Red, Whisper White
Ink:  Rose Red
Embellishments:  Rhinestone
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Butterflies Die, Tasteful Trim Die, Word Window Punch, Polka Dot EB Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Square Lattice EB Folder, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #89 - Flowers - Blue Roses

Happy Tuesday Everyone,

Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to add Flowers.  I made some Vellum flowers for my card and coloured them with Markers and an Aqua Painter after I had embossed the outline with White Embossing Powder and cut them out. 



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Fifth Avenue Floral, Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings Raspberry Suite by Dawn McVey

Card: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Vellum, Pear Pizzazz

Ink:  Pacific Point, Versamark

Markers: Bashful Blue, Pacific Point

Embellishments: Shiny Silver Pearls, Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Quick Kutz Diamonds and Dots EB Folder, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Pendants Lotus, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #11Die, Multi Mat, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Vellum Tape, Tombow Multi Glue, Dble Sided Tape, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, White EB Powder

Thank you for visiting, until next time....

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #77 - On My Couch

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge this week. I have used the photos for inspiration and created a fun scene on my card.  I like to do something different and get away from the frilly flowers and cute images.  I like it, let me know if you do.



Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Lovely as a Tree, Papertrey Ink On My Couch,
Card:  Soft Suede, Whisper White, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights Collection
Ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive
Embellishments:  Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Papertrey Ink Couch Dies, Sponge Dauber, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals. Dble Sided Tape
Thanks for poppin' in today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players Colour Challenge #42 - Catchin' a Wave

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for The Paper Players Colour Challenge this week.  I have created a manly card using these challenging colours that I love, and I like how it came together but it took me a while to decide on the design.  I used markers to colour the main image stamp, stamped it, then coloured the boys shorts and surfboard. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Seaworthy, Oval All

Cards and Papers: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, DSP Patterns Pack - In Colours, DSP Patterns Pack - Subtles
Markers:  Baja Breeze, Poppy Parade, So Saffron, Basic Grey
Embellishments: Baja Breeze Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dot, Large Oval Punch, Tombow Multi Glue
Thanks for taking a peek today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Cupcake Creations CR84FN#23 - Happy Anniversary

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week. The Inspiration colours and photos are gorgeous, I would have liked to do something more feminine, but needed an Anniversary card for my Son and his Wife.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Very Vanilla, Blushing Bride, Basic Black

Ink:  Stazon Black, Blushing Bride

Embellishments:  Cream Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, Petals-A-Plenty and Elegant Bouquet EB Folders, Full Heart Punch, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Martha Stewart Eyelet Lace Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dot, Double Sided Tape, Sponge, Fiskars Heart Hand Punch, 2 Step Owl Punch

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink Inspiration Challenge #63 - Happy Birthday!!

Hi Stampers,

Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week.  Unfortunately I missed the closing time....  Spent too much time cleaning house today.... Don't ya just hate that!  Anyway it's made so I have posted it. This is my take on the Inspiration photo.



Supplies:

Stamps: Party Hearty

Card and Papers:  Tempting Turquoise, Gable Green (R), Real Red, DSP Patterns Stack - Brights

Ink:  Gable Green (R)

Embellishments:  Button, Karen Foster's Scrappers Floss, Crystal

Tools:  Big Shot, Timeless Type Alphabet Dies, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Build a Cup Cake Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

Thanks for visiting today, come again.

Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts Colour Challenge #88 - Spring Daffodil - Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge #135

Hi Folks,

Today's post is for the Colour Challenge this week at Pals Paper Arts and the Clean and Simple Sketch Challenge.  I tried the tutorial that Valita Reynolds made following Annette Holler's design for the

Daffodil.  It's not a card you could post, unless you made a box to fit but the daffodil looks very effective.

This card was awarded a Top Pick at Pals Paper Arts.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Create a Cupcake

Card: Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, DSP Neutrals

Ink:  Daffodil Delight, Kraft White, Pear Pizzazz, Stazon Black

Embellishments:  Daffodil Delight Satin Ribbon

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Circle Scissors, ! !/4" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Cutter Tool, Sponges, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Tombow Multi Glue, Stamp-a-ma-jig 

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #76 - Time for a Cuppa

Happy Tuesday,
My card today is for The Play Date Cafe colour challenge this week.  Fairly challenging colours this week,  Brilliant Blue, Sky Blue and Bright Green.  I wanted to create a water theme until I found my much unloved Morning Cup stamp set.  Love how my card came together, I am happy that it has a pretty feminine feel.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Morning Cup, Tiny Tags

Card:  Brocade Blue (R), Brilliant Blue (R), Green Galore (R), Whisper White, Watercolour Paper

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Brilliant Blue

Markers: Green Galore (R), Brocade Blue (R), Brilliant Blue (R)

Embellishments:  Filigree Brad, Ice Circles Rhinestone Brad, Night of Navy Satin Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls

Tools:  Big Shot, Finial Press EB Folder, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestabilities, Spellbinders Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Fiskars Cutting and Embossing Tool, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear EB Powder, Tombow Multi Glue, Jewelry Punch, Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Linen Thread

Thanks for popping in today.  Happy Stamping!

Hugs,

Cupcake Creations CR84FN #22 Colour Challenge - Dragonfly

Hello Stampers,
Today's post is for the CR84FN Colour Challenge this week.  I decided to go with a shaped card and used the clear Scalloped Square Die from Sizzix to make an Easel Card.  I loved the beautiful natural colours in the challenge.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Amazing Creations F612 Bullrushes, S/U's Nature's Nest, Punch Bunch

Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack - In Colours 2010-2011

Ink:  Stazon Brown, Stazon Black, Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz

Markers: Soft Suede, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip,

Embellishments:  S/U's  Ribbons Originals Mistletoe

Tools:  Big Shot, Scallop Square Clear Die, Spellbinders Scalloped and Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Scalloped Square Punch, Pinking Scissors

Thanks' for visiting, come again!

Hugs,

The Play Date Cafe Colour Challenge #75 - Silver Motorbike

Hello Everyone,
Today's card is for The Play Date Cafe's Colour Challenge this week.  I used the Motorcycle stamp from Stampin' Up's Autumn/Winter Mini with the Extreme Elements stamp set.  Love the colours and the Silver just adds a bit of subtle bling.

Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's Motorcycle, Extreme Elements, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card:  Metallic Silver, Cameo Coral (R), Brocade Blue (R), Whisper White
Ink: Cameo Coral, Brocade Blue, Metallic Silver, Stazon Black
Embellishments: Screw Brads
Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Mat Stack One Die, Multi Mat, Embossing Buddy, Clear EB Powder, Heat Tool, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals
Thanks' for poppin in today.
Hugs,

Pals Paper Arts #87 - Technique Challenge - Punches - Lacy Butterfly

Hi Friends,
Today's post is for the Pals Paper Arts challenge this week to use punches.  I decided to try some vellum flowers following a tutorial by Selma Stevenson ( Selma's Stamping Corner).  I love how they turned out, they make such a pretty card.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Afterthoughts
Card and Papers:  Pretty In Pink, Whisper White, Grant Archival Coloured Vellum
Ink:  Green Galore
Embellishments:  Pearls, Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Spellbinders Classic Circle Nestability, Lacey Circles Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Monarch Butterfly Punch, Hydrangea Punches (3 different size petals), Branch Punch, Dry Embossing Tools, Tombow Multi Glue, Dimensionals, Jewel Picker
Thanks for stopping by today.  Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

Just Add Ink #62 - Just Add a Box or Bag - Perfect Plum Cornflower Box

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink challenge this week.  I used a template from Adela Rossol (Creations by AR) for the box and a tutorial by Selma Stevenson (Selma's Stamping Corner) for the Cornflowers.  I am really pleased with the end result.

Supplies:

Card: Perfect Plum, Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black

Ink:  Perfect Plum

Embellishments: Pearls, Certainly Celery 3/8" Ribbon

Tools: Big Shot, Vintage Wallpaper, Fiskars Cutter and Embossing Tool, Ruler, Dry Embossing Tools, Scissors, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Cornflower Punch, Carl Craft Sun Punch, Spellbinders Doodle Parts Die, Sponge Dauber, Tombow Multi Purpose Glue, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly

Thanks' for visiting, let me know if you like it. Until next time...
Hugs,

Clean and Simple Challenge #134 - Autumn Leaves

Happy Monday,
Today's post is for the Clean amd Simple Challenge this week.  I really felt I just needed to find a different theme from everyone else that had already entered but that was a bit of a challenge in itself, so it's Autumn and I decided on Autumn leaves. I was going to use the Maple Leaf from the Sizzix Leaves Die #2 but they were too large, so Martha Stewart came to the rescue. I used six different designer papers.

Supplies:
Stamps:  Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Card and Papers:  Whisper White, Early Espresso, Various S/U Designer Papers
Ink: Early Espresso
Tools: Big Shot, Forest Branches EB Folder, Martha Stewart Frond Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players Sketch Challenge #40 - Lets Sew

Hello Everyone,

Today's post is for this weeks Paper Players Sketch challenge.  I like how my card came together, but I am not sure about the Designer Big Buttons, I think they are a little large compared to the other stamps and accessories in the Mini, they are a bit over powering.  What do you think? 

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Sew Suite, Pattern Pieces, Noteworthy (R)

Card and Papers: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Sweet Stitches DSP

Ink: Crumb Cake, Stazon Black, Gelly Roll Pen, Tombow Dark Grey Marker

Embellishments: Designer Big Button, Pom Pom Trim Tangerine Tango, Black Pearl, Black Cord

Tools: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Sponge, Scallop Oval Punch, Big Shot, Quick Kutz Diamonds and Dots EB Folder, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Aqua Painter, Large Glue Dot

Until next time,

Hugs,